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Overview What does it mean when we say we want to "go deeper" in our faith? What should we go deeper into? 1 John spells out exactly what a deep life with Christ looks like and why really knowing Christ is the most important piece. Session One Deep Joy To know deep, lasting joy, we have to truly know Christ. 1 John 1:14 Sincere Christians universally want to go deeper in faith and knowledge of the Scripture. With this in mind, we wanted to create a Bible study that would be exegetically strong and focused on personal spiritual vitality. For a variety of reasons, 1 John fits the bill. The subject matter is simple and straightforward: truth (right doctrine), obedience (right living), and love (right relationships). The cyclical structure of the book invites deeper reflection on these themes. And the letters original purpose was to strengthen and assure new believers. But spiritual depth isnt simply about knowledge (a common misconception), but about everyday life and relationships. And where better to begin than reflecting on how to have deeper joy in Christ? Session Two Deep Walk We were made to live substantive lives in Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:57; 2:36; 3:710 How do you know if someones a real Christian? Is it the amount of time spent serving in the community or the Bible on the desk? Is it that they dont use bad words or that they go to church a lot? The problem is, lots of people dont swear, help in the community, or go to church. Are they all Christians? How do you know if you are a Christian? Session Three Deep Clean Our sin is real, but our God willingly forgives.

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1 John 1:82:2 You dont hear the word sin much these days. Were more comfortable with words like dysfunction, disease, mistakes, even failures. In fact, a few years ago, the Oxford Junior Dictionary actually removed the word sin from its contents. They explained that it had fallen into disuse and was no longer relevant to younger generations. We want to live deeper in Christ, but something happens. We slip backward. We fall down. We sin. What does that say about us as Christians? What do we do about it? Session Four Deep Desire Let Christ fill your hunger. 1 John 2:1217 Christians have always had a love/hate relationship with the world. On one hand, the most famous verse in the Bible tells us that God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son. If God loves the world that much, it seems like we should, too. But then you come to a passage like this, where John warns us not to love the world or anything in the world. So which is itlove or hate? Are we to forsake all worldly pleasures? Session Five Deep Truth Jesus came to rescue and redeem his creation. 1 John 2:22; 4:13; 4:910 Most of us come to realize that what we claim to believe about Jesus has implications for our friends who hold different beliefs. In a world where so many people have such different views, how could it be possible that one view is greater than any others? Is there really only one wayone paththat leads to God? Is believing in God enough? Does what we believe about Jesus make that much of a difference? Our understanding of Jesus is critical to our relationship with God. And these are some of the questions that are addressed in the portion of Johns letter that we come to today. Session Six Deep Hope We are being formed into the likeness of Christ. 1 John 2:283:2 As we dig deeper into this letter called 1 John, we are going to consider the kind of person we all want to be. Last week we considered the doctrinal test of our faith and discovered Deep Truththat Jesus Christ was fully God and fully man and is the only way to eternal life. This week well return to the ethical dimension of our faith and discover deep hope. Session Seven Deep Love We show true love through sacrifice. 1 John 2:911; 3:1618; 4:721 Sooner or later, it had to come around to love. We have been considering tests of true faiththe marks of a real Christian. John has written at length about the ethical test (how we live) and the doctrinal test (what we believe). But if you know anything about John, you know that sooner or later it had to come around to the relational test: who, and how, do you love? Session Eight Deep Certainty To know Jesus is to confidently know eternal life. 1 John 5:1120

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This is the final installment in our look at Johns lettera letter that was written a long time ago to the church in Ephesus, but weve been finding that it speaks quite powerfully to our own lives and churches here in the 21st century. Its a compelling letter, strikingly simple, but it raises all kinds of questions, such as the topic of confidence as we look toward the future. Total number of pages - 66 pages This Study Through the Bible Course is based on a PreachingToday.com sermon series called "Living Deep," by Bryan Wilkerson. You have permission to make up to 1,000 copies for use in your local church. 100% GUARANTEE - If you are not completely satisfied with the product you purchase, please e-mail us and we'll provide your next one completely free!

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